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Can the SideWinder Game Pad, Microsoft's first game controller, work on modern PCs? I bought three of them to find out
This article investigates the compatibility of Microsoft's original SideWinder Game Pad 1.0 with modern PCs. Despite its historical significance and innovative features for its time, the controller faces significant hurdles due to outdated connectivity ports and a lack of driver support, making it difficult to use with contemporary systems.
Today marks a decade since Titanfall 2 released, and it’s still one of the best FPS games you can play
This article celebrates the 10th anniversary of Titanfall 2, highlighting its enduring quality as one of the best first-person shooter games available. The piece expresses strong admiration for the game's design and impact.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the RPS team shared their weekend gaming plans, including trying out the demo for the turn-based ship-salvaging game Ablahshikar, revisiting The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and experimenting with a Titanfall 2 VR mod. Others are planning to play Dorfromantik and an upcoming exploration game.
2026 is a low-key revolutionary year for player movement in games
The article analyzes a growing trend in video games towards more granular and realistic player movement mechanics, contrasting with older titles focused on power fantasies. Games like Baby Steps, Cairn, and Big Walk are highlighted for their innovative approaches to fundamental actions like walking and climbing, suggesting a shift in design philosophy driven by the evolution of 3D game development and a desire for more engaging player interaction.
"Coders will never forgive me for this level": Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 has a rotatable "fleshmetal" puzzle map that drove its own development team crazy
Principal designer Matt Bone discusses the challenging 'Vicious Circles' level in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, which features rotating 'fleshmetal' environments that frustrated both the coding and art teams. Bone highlights the technical hurdles of enemy navigation on moving platforms and the performance demands of animating intricate, rotating environmental art.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
14 amazing video games that were let down by awful marketing
This article discusses numerous video games that suffered from absent, misguided, or bizarre marketing campaigns, impacting their sales despite their quality. Examples range from Nintendo underselling Yoshi And The Mysterious Book to Square Enix's poor promotion of Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy and EA's controversial tactics for Dead Space 2 and Dante's Inferno.
Games Inbox: Are online video game fans too negative?
Readers discuss the intense negativity surrounding games like Marvel's Wolverine and Grand Theft Auto 6, questioning whether online fans are too critical. Other topics include the decline of attract modes in modern games, Sony's struggles with live service titles, and the retro gaming market.
Vilka är det som jobbar med FZ?
This article introduces the staff behind the Swedish gaming website FZ, describing them as passionate gamers with diverse tastes and strong opinions. It highlights their backgrounds, favorite games, music, films, and books, aiming to connect them with the FZ community.
Stripped-Back Shooter Empulse Could Be The Titanfall Successor We’ve Been Waiting For
Empulse, a new 6v6 competitive first-person shooter from Splitgate developer 1047 Games, has launched on Steam Early Access. Unlike its predecessor, Empulse focuses on a stripped-back arena shooter experience with no microtransactions and a focus on movement mechanics inspired by Titanfall 2. While the game shows promise with its satisfying traversal and core gunplay, some map designs and mech implementation need refinement.
Strider Arena – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Strider Arena is a fast-paced mech arena fighter where teams battle in last-team-standing combat, drawing inspiration from Titanfall 2, Armored Core, and Hawken. Players can equip up to four weapons simultaneously and customize their chassis with meaningful tradeoffs. Beta sign-ups are now open for players to request access to the playtest.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
9 Empulse Tips To Dominate In The Titanfall Successor
Empulse is a new early-access 6v6 arena shooter from 1047 Games, the developers behind Splitgate. This guide offers tips for players on mastering movement, utilizing paint grenades, effectively using mechs, and understanding game modes and weapon progression. The game emphasizes fast-paced movement and verticality, with a focus on chaining abilities for survival and offense.
007 First Light Is Making The Case For Shorter, Sharper AAA Campaigns
This article argues that shorter, focused AAA campaigns can offer superior value compared to bloated open-world or live-service titles. It highlights games like 007 First Light, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Titanfall 2 as examples of delivering quality experiences within reasonable playtimes. The piece suggests that despite rising development costs, publishers can still find success with well-crafted, linear narratives.
I've been trying to get my Steam Link to work for ten years, but I've fixed it just in time to save me spending £1000 on a Steam Machine
After a decade of troubleshooting, the author finally got Valve's Steam Link to work reliably by disabling the Fraps benchmarking tool. This success allows for PC gaming on a big screen without the expense of a Steam Machine, offering a viable alternative for users with existing desktop PCs.
Dead Space and Mass Effect trilogy are less than £5 right now in huge sale
Several Electronic Arts titles are heavily discounted on Steam, with the Dead Space remake available for £4.99 and Mass Effect Legendary Edition for £3.99. Other notable deals include Star Wars: Squadrons, Titanfall 2, Battlefield 1, and Sonic Mania, all priced under £5.
Empulse is the Splitgate Team’s Take on Titanfall 2
1047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate, is working on a new project that draws inspiration from Titanfall 2. The team aims to capture the fast-paced movement and combat mechanics that made Titanfall 2 a beloved title in the first-person shooter genre.
Titanfall Fans Are In For A Treat With Empulse
1047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate, is releasing a new competitive shooter called Empulse, which enters early access on June 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Heavily inspired by Titanfall 2, Empulse features fast-paced movement, grappling abilities, and mechs, though its gunplay leans more towards Splitgate's Halo-like feel. The game will be a $20 premium release with no cash shop, and a demo will be available during Steam Next Fest on June 15.
Time to Wake Up is an eye-catching puzzle adventure where your surroundings shift with every blink
Time to Wake Up is a first-person puzzle adventure where players can blink to shift between two variants of the same surreal dreamscape, a mechanic reminiscent of games like Dishonored 2 and Titanfall 2. Developed by Eye Blink Twice, the game uses this core mechanic for exploration and puzzle-solving, with a demo available on Steam. While not outright horror, the game incorporates unsettling imagery and hints at darker themes as it progresses towards its full release later this year.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixes
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
